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Ford carrier strike group deploys amid Middle East tensions
The U.S. was already planning to deploy the carrier Gerald R. Ford when U.S. warplanes bombed three Iranian sites early Sunday to support Israel’s goals.
Marine recruiting stations are going virtual as COVID-19 continues to disrupt the US military
“With that in mind, we will immediately transition to prospecting exclusively via digital and telephonic means, and no longer initiate in-person interviews. We remain committed to recruiting the highly-qualified men and women our Nation needs for its Marine Corps."
By Shawn Snow
The Navy is locking down staff at boot camp for up to 90 days
The Navy has taken an extreme step to try to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak at boot camp.
By David B. Larter
A Marine crisis response task force covering Africa is stuck in Italy and Spain over COVID-19 concerns
“In compliance with DOD guidance, the scheduled redeployment of the current rotation of SPMAGTF-CR-AF has been delayed in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure to our forces and to stateside communities.”
By Shawn Snow
AFSOC deletes COVID-19 related Tweet causing minor social media ruckus
Since deleted after a call from Military Times, the Tweet, posted Tuesday night, hit a sour note among some social media users.
1st COVID case hits SOCOM HQ
Officials at the base, which is at HPCON Bravo, declared a public health emergency there on Monday after they confirmed three cases of the virus.
By Howard Altman
COVID-19 threat isn’t going to end anytime soon, say Pentagon leaders
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley is confident the U.S. and the military will quash the virus eventually.
By Diana Stancy
Coronavirus or not, the mail is still going to f’n boots at Parris Island
Two Marines aboard the Parris Island recruit depot have tested positive for COVID-19.
By Shawn Snow
Marine Barracks Washington D.C. is postponing the evening parade season over COVID-19
Marines and fans of the Silent Drill Platoon are going to have to wait a couple more weeks to watch the famed unit twirl rifles and conduct drill movements at the evening parade aboard the Washington D.C. barracks, as COVID-19 continues to disrupt U.S. military operations, shows and plans across the globe.
By Shawn Snow
Sailors on board carrier Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19
The Navy has documented its first cases of COVID-19 underway, the Navy announced Tuesday.
By David B. Larter
Marines stuck in Norway as incoming rotation may be delayed over COVID-19 concerns
“In compliance with DOD guidance, the scheduled redeployment of the current rotation of MRF-E has been delayed in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure to our forces and to stateside communities."
By Shawn Snow